Only 20, Cardinals prospect Dylan Carlson draws attention with outfield defense  —  LAKELAND, Fla.  • By showing off his range at multiple positions, rising prospect Dylan Carlson has started to expand how the Cardinals' major-league staff would like to see him utilized this coming season.

Dodgers ace Kershaw could miss opening day start  —  Clayton Kershaw might not be on the mound when the two-time NL champion Los Angeles Dodgers start the season.  —  The lefty ace is working his way back from shoulder soreness that caused him to shut down his spring training.

Clippers knock out Lakers, likely ending their playoff dreams  —  LOS ANGELES — Just over a month ago, LeBron James made a triumphant return against the Clippers - the franchise that's so often played second fiddle in their own town.  —  Monday night, the Clippers paid him back …

Bryce Harper and Mike Trout together with the Phillies?  Why it isn't such a crazy thought  —  Of all the things that have been said since Bryce Harper signed with the Phillies, 52 words that were uttered by the star right fielder in the midst of his 35-minute news conference …

Al Leiter realizes another Mets dream  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — Al Leiter is ditching the Yankees TV booth for a seat within Brodie Van Wagenen's cabinet.  —  Leiter, who suited up for both New York teams during his near two decades in the big leagues, will serve as a baseball operations advisor for the Mets, the team announced on Monday.

Twins tap All-Star Berrios to start on opening day  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Jose Berrios will be Minnesota's Opening Day starter, the first such assignment for the 24-year-old right-hander.  —  Twins manager Rocco Baldelli announced the decision to reporters on Monday, a natural honor for the team's only All-Star last season.

Projecting win-loss record for all 30 teams now that Bryce has signed  —  With the Phillies' signing of Bryce Harper last week, we can start to turn our full focus on spring training, as the time-honored baseball calendar dictates.  Most of what Scott Boras would call the “steak” of the free-agent market has been served.

Extensions are MLB's new normal.  Are Bryant, other Cubs next?  —  MESA, Ariz. — Has there been a change in strategy around baseball?  What used to be the goal of nearly every player — earning the right to choose which team he plays for — might now be less appealing.

Snapshots from the first half of new-look Blue Jays spring training  —  DUNEDIN - Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo, always glad to chat about his two kids, shared a conversation he had with his 11-year-old son Alex the other day.  —  The update from his off-season home centred around …

Amed Rosario hit by pitch on hand, but X-ray brings good news  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The Mets seemingly have avoided a major concern as X-rays taken on Amed Rosario's left hand came back negative.  —  Rosario left Monday's 9-3 loss to the Red Sox after being hit by a pitch.

Kaleb Cowart's grand slam helps Angels tie White Sox  —  THE GAME: The Angels (7-3-1) played to a 6-6 tie with the Chicago White Sox (3-6-1) on Monday afternoon in a nine-inning game played before 3,796 at Camelback Ranch.  —  HITTING REPORT: Jarrett Parker, who is battling for the fourth outfielder's job …

Hanley Ramirez 0-for-3 in Indians' spring training debut  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Hanley Ramirez had a low-key start to spring training with the Cleveland Indians.  —  The 35-year-old flied out twice and grounded into a double play during Monday's 8-0 loss to San Diego.  —  “Slowly getting my timing back,” he said.

Sources: Cubs restructure Brad Brach's contract, but 'everything's fine' after long free-agency process  —  MESA, Ariz. - In the end, Brad Brach is happy to be here.  —  This is a chance to close games, return to the playoffs and maybe earn a World Series ring.

Diamondbacks' Rubby De La Rosa dominates in latest spring outing, but could open season in minors  —  Right-hander Rubby De La Rosa's two outings thus far this spring rank among the more electric of any Diamondbacks pitcher so far in camp.  Still, the odds might not be in De La Rosa's favor …